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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,835.50 and 570,325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,835.50 and 570,325.50 is: 1,242,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,835.50 : 570,325.50 = 570,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,835.50/570,325.50 = 570,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,835.50x = 570,325.50 × 570,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,835.50x = 325,271,175,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,271,175,950.25/261,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,273.01

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